The National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day Results

As the four Cowabungas, Wick O’Shay, Mr. Wicket, Surferino and Sticky Wicket, gathered to celebrate National-Pigs-in-a-Blankets Day by playing two rounds of croquet at Mar-A-Lawno, Groundskeeper Miguel Miguel was heard to say, “It is more excellenter today for playing.” Indeed, the conditions for the third consecutive day of play were SPF fantastic.

Cruising through the first round, poisoned Sticky killed Surferino and Mr. Wicket. A struggling Wick lagged the field and was positioned near the middle wicket when a strutting Sticky arrived for the kill shot. With a quick stroke, Sticky sent his ball through the middle wicket committing suicide. A stunned Wick was humble in victory.

Surferino won the second round. His long distance kill shot on Mr. Wicket was the SOD. In front of a seated Mrs. Sticky who was drinking champagne, Surferino lured Sticky into taking and missing a medium distance kill shot that left Sticky’s ball inches away in the kill zone.

Southsiders won the day!

Post Earth Day Throwdown Results

Players included Sticky Wicket, Surferino, Wick O'Shay, Mr. Wicket and a guest. The number 3 course was laid out. Two rounds were played in the finest conditions of 2018. The warm wind nearly necessitated installation of misters.

Surferino won the first round. Mr. Wicket won the second round. Surferino and Mr. Wicket shared the SOD. Mr. Wicket's winning kill shot on Wick O'Shay qualified him for SOD. Surferino's reverse through the wicket shot on Wick earning two more shots salvaged was might have been a disastrous situation.

The Cowabungas took frequent advantage of the guest's ball when he got in range of the pack.

Earth Day Ramble Results

The deep green of Mar-A-Lawno attracted four Cowabungas, Sticky Wicket, Wick O'Shay, Surferino and Mr. Wcket, who played two rounds on the number 2 course layout. As usual, groundskeeper Miguel Miguel prepped and sited the course with great care and artistic effort.

The first round went to Sticky who's accuracy was amazing. After stripping layers of clothing, Sticky's stroke became more fluid and deadly. He made the  SOD (Shot of the Day) by hitting Mr. Wicket with a long shot knocking Mr. Wickets' ball through the middle wicket earning two shots. Sticky used the shots to go through the same wicket. His long approach shot to the last wicket left him well placed.

The second round was won by Mr. Wicket after Surferino's kill shot missed, leaving a gimme wining tap for Mr. Wicket. Turning the table on Sticky, Surferino hit a long forceful kill shot on him before missing the kill shot on Mr. Wicket.

The same participants agreed to play again on 04/23/2018 in the Post Earth Day Bash.

Green light for tomorrow

Looking good

Mar-A-Lawno Groundskeeper Questioned

The meticulously groomed course at Mar-A-Lawno has attracted the attention of the Croquet Union Dispatch (CRUD), the nation's premier croquet news and views outlet. CRUD's senior correspondent, Scooperino,  contacted us and asked that eight questions be posed to groundskeeper Miguel Miguel.
Mr. Wicket, who knows him better than any Cowabunga, met with Miguel x 2 this week and obtained answers to the following questions.

1. When did you start working as a croquet course groundskeeper?

     The earth is round.

2. When were you hired at the world famous Mar-A-Lawno?

     My earliest memories involve mustard.

3. What are the greatest challenges for a croquet groundskeeper?

     Moles, Sticky, beavers......in no particular order.

4. How often do you change the course?

     Every 3000 miles.

5. Do players pick up after themselves?

     You can pick your friends, you can pick your nose. I forget the last part.

6. Do you play the course to get a better feel for its needs?

     Of course.

7. What advice do you have for other croquet groundskeepers?

     Don't quit your day job.

8. Are you paid a living wage?

     What is time???

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